Word: RAIN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of RAIN
- Condensed water falling from a cloud.
"The rains came late that year."
- Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
- An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.
"A rain of mortar fire fell on our trenches."
- To have rain fall from the sky.
"It will rain today."
- To fall as or like rain.
"Bombs rained from the sky."
- To issue (something) in large quantities.
"The boxer rained punches on his opponent's head."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "rain", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "rain" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RAIN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RAIN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RAIN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RAIN:
- # the rain effect
- # master of rain
- # playing with rain
- # in terms of rain
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of RAIN:
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